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 10 essentials
for health and wellness Discover the Wellness Benefits
the 10 essentials were created to suit
every wellness seeker. taking even small
of Sonoran Desert Plants
steps in each one will improve your life and by michael r. ellison, ceo & founder of triVita, Inc.
wellness in wonderful ways.
PHYSICAL The stories coming from our Members participating in the
Sonoran Bloom™ Nopalea™ pre-launch meetings are incredible!
1. Breathe Deeply
Deep breathing expels body toxins
faster than any other means. I just have to relate a couple of these so you can hear for yourself
2. Drink Water the outstanding anti-inflammatory and detoxification benefits people
Getting enough water provides an instant are getting from Nopalea. It is our belief that when the body has the
energy boost – and you may even eat less. right nutrients, it has an amazing ability to help heal itself, as that is
3. Sleep Peacefully a function of the body’s immune system.
Establishing a bedtime routine will help
you sleep longer and more soundly.
One story about allergies and asthma is special to me as I suffered with these symptoms as a
4. Eat Nutritiously child. I know how much a person suffers when normal breathing seems impaired.
Choosing healthy, whole foods minimizes
blood sugar swings.
“I attended the pre-launch meeting of Nopalea in Phoenix, Arizona. The words of Brazos Minshew,
5. Enjoy Activity
An active lifestyle enables every TriVita’s Chief Science Officer, hit home with me. If inflammation is the problem, Nopalea is the
system in your body to work better. solution. I have had allergies and been diagnosed with asthma which are inflammatory-related. I began
taking three ounces of Nopalea in the morning and one ounce in the evening before bedtime. It has been
EMOTIONAL
two weeks now and I am symptom-free.”
6. Give and Receive Love
Heart-focused, sincere and positive
feelings boost the immune system. The next testimonial about pain relief is remarkable but again, we know that when the body
7. Be Forgiving gets the right nutrients, there is a natural improvement in one’s health.
As you let go of negative feelings toward
others, you will find greater peace and optimism. “Her knee was bothering her so much that walking down our sloped driveway to get the mail had
8. Practice Gratitude become so bothersome, she began driving to the mailbox. Now with her being on Nopalea for a couple
Gratitude brings instant joy, builds of weeks, she is back to walking the driveway to the mailbox and almost pain free. She is so excited.”
physical defenses and reduces stress.
9. Develop Acceptance
Practicing acceptance clears your mind of
needless anxiety, freeing you to enjoy life.
I am thrilled to share these testimonials with you because this is exactly
SPIRITUAL
10. Develop a Relationship with God why we founded TriVita: so people could experience greater wellness.
As your relationship grows, you will enjoy
all the blessings of unconditional love.

I am thrilled to share these testimonials with you because this is exactly why we founded TriVita:
so people could experience greater wellness. Every time a testimonial comes in for us to read and
share with others, it says TriVita is fulfilling its mission. Thirteen years ago I lost my health and
was told by my physicians that I had to change the way I thought about health. If not, I would
have no quality of life and die a premature death. While it was one of the most overwhelming
discussions I have ever had, it took me on a wellness journey that has not stopped. And every
day we are inviting others to go on that journey with us. We are always in pursuit of products
and information that will help us improve the wellness experience of TriVita Members.

In fact, it was while I was in the Sonoran Desert in Mexico on a wilderness wellness adventure
that I was exposed to the healing plants of the Sonoran Desert. One evening I was sitting
around a campfire with the natives of the Sonoran Desert when a native guide went out in the
desert and returned with some brush-looking material. Placing a pot of water on the fire, we
watched the flames bring it to a boil and then some of the leaves from the brush were placed
in the water to steep. He poured me a cup of the brew and told me to drink it as it would be
good for me. That night I listened to the people of the Sonoran Desert talk about the desert
as if it were an oasis of wellness. I had always thought of it as a place of rocks, cactus, thorns,
rattlesnakes and scorpions – but never did I think of it as an oasis of wellness.

Article from Michael Ellison continued on page 21...

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 Learn how you can
reduce inflammation.
JUNE 2009
Inside
4 The Secret’s Out:
Nopalea™ is Here!
Now everyone can share the
benefits of TriVita’s delicious
new wellness drink.
9 Don’t Worry, “B” Happy
Beat the economy blues with
Vitamin B-12 and the 10 Essentials.
10 Inflammation:
Health’s Hidden Foe
What it can do, how you
can fight back.
14 Bounty in the Desert
Discover the healing plants
flourishing in the Sonoran Desert.
16 Michael and His Family’s
Incredible Nopalea Experience
It’s worked wonders at easing
aches and pains.
nd
oasis of help a
Discover
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wellness
innovation.
4 Read about this surprisingly abundant “Oasis
25 Dr. Eva’s
Amazing Comeback
Thanks to Super Sublingual
B-12, this professor/wife/
mother has it all – again.
26 Medical Update: Prostate
Cancer and Screening
Treatments and tests for this
key men’s health issue.
healing.
30 Safe Summer Fun
Tips to keep the good
times rolling this season.
ON MY MIND
EDITOR’S NOTE
G
rowing up in the desert of west Texas,
I was never accustomed to green, lush
surroundings, so I’ll have to admit
that moving to the desert of Phoenix in 1993
just meant seeing different kinds of cactus and
plants here. It still seemed very dry and desolate.
Recently, that all changed for me when TriVita
took a wellness outing to tour the nearby Desert
Botanical Gardens.
of Help and Healing” on pages 14-15. Now I
understand why I’ve heard the word “reverence”
used regarding the Sonoran Desert. You’ll be
amazed at the healing properties that flow from
sticky thorns and plants that one might consider
as simply cactus or weeds. As I walked through
this desert wonderland, I was in awe at the thought
of how God created not only mankind for life
purposes, but He also did the same for every single
plant with multiple purposes in mind – food,
housing and even medicinal purposes.
The Sonoran Desert’s Nopal cactus is the
source of our new Sonoran Bloom™ Nopalea –
a life-changing wellness drink that I can honestly
say has created the most excitement I’ve ever seen
at TriVita. You’ll definitely want to try Nopalea; not
only does it taste delicious, but it’s also creating quite
the buzz with many who have already experienced
phenomenal results. Check it out on pages 4-5.
We hope you enjoy this month’s issue as we
cover the important topics of inflammation,
men’s health and stories from our own Members
and Affiliate Members.
Pam Knox, Editor of Publications
As Editor of Publications, I am very excited to begin this new
monthly “Letter from the Editor.” It is our hope that we can
establish another way to connect with our readers and create
a publication that truly makes a difference in your life. We
want to hear from you – what you like and even what you
don’t like. Send your comments to: editor@vitajournal.com
or mail to Editor, c/o TriVita, Inc. 16100 N. Greenway Hayden
Loop, Suite 950, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
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Discover the secret of Nopalea: U
Delicious new wellness drink brings a
H
ave you experienced the
biggest innovation in the
history of TriVita®? It’s
Nopalea™, the delicious wellness drink
now available to help everyone thrive.
Nopalea (“No-pah lay’ uh”) is a tasty superfruit
drink sourced from the fruit of the Nopal cactus
(Opuntia Ficus Indica). This remarkable healing
plant thrives in the Sonoran Desert of the
southwestern U.S. and Mexico. The healing
properties of the Nopal cactus have been relied
on for centuries by native peoples, and they’re
now available in Nopalea, the first product in
TriVita’s exclusive Sonoran Bloom™ line.
Each 32 ounce bottle of Nopalea brims with
the health benefits of the Nopal fruit, in a
proprietary blend delivering the rare, potent
Betalain antioxidants (for more, see page 12).
Experience Nopalea, the delicious
drink that can help your body:
• relieve all types of pain
• normalize blood pressure
• Improve breathing difficulties
caused by allergies or asthma
• support cardiovascular health
• energize your life
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Detoxification is key to healthy living, because
eating smart and exercising still leaves your
body vulnerable to toxins. Pollution, parasites,
pesticides, viruses, germs... if you stop to think
about it, toxins are everywhere! These invaders
live in the air we breathe, the food we eat, even
the water we drink. Toxins can create illness-
causing inflammation and put you at risk for
chronic disease.
Nopalea helps to fight off harmful toxins
surrounding your body’s cells. So, it helps your
body reduce inflammation and bring optimal
cellular health. When your cells are healthy
and free of toxins, your whole body can
function at its best. After all, when you feel
great, you look great, you are great!
A landmark journey towards wellness
When TriVita CEO Michael Ellison journeyed
into the Sonoran Desert in Mexico, he didn’t
expect to bring back a realization that would
change his vision for the future. Michael found
that even in the harshest desert in North
America, with searing summer heat and less
than 10 inches of rainfall a year, amazing plants
can and do flourish. Among the trees and
succulent cactus plants thrives the Nopal cactus,
bearing one of the only fruits on the planet
containing Betalains. This is what prompted
scientists to declare it a superfruit.
Brazos Minshew, TriVita’s Chief Science Officer,
discovered that the Nopal fruit offers incredible
health benefits for the human body. He found
over 100 scientific studies supporting its effec-
tiveness in helping the body do what it does so
well: heal itself.
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: Uncap a wellness innovation!
amazing health benefits
Anti-inflammation, anti-premature
aging and more
Brazos discovered that the Nopal cactus fruit
has been shown to help your body reduce illness-
causing inflammation, help detoxify the body and
promote optimal cellular health. All these potent
qualities combined in the Betalain antioxidants
are what protect against premature aging.
Confident that Nopal fruit could be a powerful
ally in everyone’s wellness experience, Michael’s
product development team began to track down
sources for harvesting. TriVita found a local
company that had been processing Nopal fruit
for over 30 years out of Phoenix, Arizona, and
importing the fruit from Mexico as well. This
company knew just how to harvest the cactus
fruit, making sure it was perfectly ripe. From
harvest, they were able to aseptically (without
oxygen) package the fruit puree, and ship it off
to one of the industry’s premier aseptic bottling
and packaging firms.
You can be assured that, like all TriVita products,
Nopalea is manufactured to pharmaceutical-
grade standards in facilities that exceed quality
benchmarks for the industry.
Experience and share this wellness
discovery: more good-news details
at sonoranbloom.com
When Michael Ellison and his team created
Nopalea, they realized it was a product that
people would want to share. In fact, they were
so confident that Nopalea would create a
positive health experience that they created
a new business model, called the Share and
Earn Program. Through this program, Affiliate
Members can share Nopalea with others and
earn generous compensation when others
purchase the product.
Now is the time to thrive with the remarkable
health benefits of Nopalea. Only through
TriVita can you obtain Nopalea, which is poised
to start making headlines throughout North
America and beyond.
For more details about how and why Nopalea is
such an innovation in wellness, visit the website
at sonoranbloom.com.
As Michael states, his vision with Nopalea
and Sonoran Bloom is strong and simple: “To
have people experience wellness and share
their wellness experience with others, and
be reciprocated with money and what money
cannot buy.”
Nopalea is a tasty superfruit drink
sourced from the fruit of the Nopal cactus.
Rave Reviews
What people are saying about Nopalea
“Since taking Nopalea, my legs don’t
hurt anymore.”
denise W. – taMPa, Fl
“It’s been two weeks since I started
taking Nopalea for my asthma and
I am symptom-free.”
daVe C. – iMPeRial BeaCH, Ca
“I have had chronic eczema for a couple
of years now. After two days of a one
ounce serving of Nopalea, my eczema
cleared up.”
PeGGy a. – ReGina, sK
“Since I started taking Nopalea, the
whole body pain I’ve had for a year
and a half is gone.”
PatHReCy B. – FlaGstaFF, aZ
“Nopalea tastes good. It has a delicious
fruity flavor.”
eVa W. – Blandon, Pa
“The six months of pain in my wrists
is gone... I can now lift weights again.”
tina G. – CHaRlotte, nC

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Join us for one exciting night...
As we introduce our new Sonoran Bloom™ Nopalea™
get a FREE gift package for attending!
When you attend this short 90-minute event, you’ll receive:
• a free 32 oz bottle of sonoran Bloom nopalea™, TriVita’s delicious new wellness drink –
now available!
• a free DVD: “the healing plants of the sonoran Desert.” Learn about the desert plants
used by native peoples for centuries – that are now available in Sonoran Bloom Nopalea.

Attend an event in a city near you!

You’ll meet TriVita CEO Michael Ellison and hear the compelling story that led to the discovery of Sonoran Bloom.
Plus, talk with Chief Science Officer Brazos Minshew as he shares the history of the healing plants of the Sonoran Desert.

Rave reviews from Members like you

“Nopalea tastes so great! There’s no bite to it, no preservatives...
it’s amazing stuff!” laURen a. – GilBeRt, aZ

“If you care about yourself and you care about others, you cannot miss the
Sonoran Bloom Tour when it comes to your area.” JaCKie M. – st. loUis, Mo

“The Sonoran Bloom event gave me the knowledge to share the Nopalea
story with others. Now, I’m going to tell everyone I know that they simply
must try this product.” sUsan W. – seBastian, Fl
“The taste is incredible. More important, my wife is very finicky and she
likes it – it passed the ‘wife test.’” MiKe t. – HaMPton, Va
TriVita CEO Michael Ellison and Chief Science Officer Brazos
Minshew are traveling around the U.S. and Canada to introduce
TriVita’s new wellness drink and the new Share and Earn income
opportunity. Learn how you can earn extra income while
helping to bring this exciting new product to market!

If you want greater

wellness, you will want
to experience Sonoran
Bloom at this exciting
evening event!
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 And, if you want extra income,
you will want to share sonoran Bloom™

nopalea ™

with others!
Join us as we launch this exciting new product throughout
North America!
With TriVita’s Share and Earn Program, you can earn the income
you desire. It is simple and easy. No selling – only sharing the
fascinating Sonoran Bloom DVD with others.

Plus, with TriVita’s Share and Earn Program, you get:

• The satisfaction of knowing you’re helping others
experience wellness
• Generous compensation
• Step-by-step training
• Tools to make sharing easy
• Support from TriVita’s Affiliate Member network

registration for this exciting 90-minute

event is free – bring a guest!
SPACE IS LIMITED!
REGISTER TODAY!
The Sonoran Bloom Tour is coming to these cities: trivitatour.com
OR CALL 1-800-TRIVITA
City Event Date
Vancouver, BC June 16
Portland, OR June 17 RSVP to get a
Seattle, WA June 18 FREE BOTTLE
To follow the tour excitement, AND DVD
visit Michael Ellison’s blog: at the event fo
r yo
http://blog.sonoranbloom.com and your gue u
st!

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 SUCCESS STORIES
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wife has also noticed that I’m more calm and
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Founder, TienaHealth
Scott Conard, M.D., is the founder of TienaHealth,
an organization of medical doctors in primary
care practice who emphasize healthy lifestyles
to maintain wellness. Dr. Conard is considered
a national expert on disease prevention.
TienaHealth also conducts clinical trials.
Beat the economy “blues”
stay positive with triVita’s Vitamin B-12 and the 10 essentials
by Dr. Scott Conard
A
re you feeling anxious or
moody? Do you worry a lot
about your finances, your
future or just life in general these
days? With all the bad news about
the economy, it’s easy to dwell on
negatives, but you don’t have to stay
“stuck” there.
It could be that financial troubles aren’t the
only reason for feeling down. Maybe you don’t
have enough of the powerhouse vitamin proven
to promote balanced moods, steady energy
levels and mental sharpness: Vitamin B-12.
And maybe you need to focus on the 10
Essentials for Health and Wellness that are the
backbone of the TriVita mission (see page 2).
Tough economy can harm health
First, let me be clear: Struggling with a tough
economy can take a real toll on health. In fact,
earlier this year the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services published guidelines to
help people cope.
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Essential #1
Essential #3
The guidelines state: “Economic turmoil (e.g.,
increased unemployment, foreclosures, loss
of investments and other financial distress)
can result in a whole host of negative health
effects – both physical and mental. It can be
particularly devastating to your emotional and
mental well-being.” Some of the health risks
involved include depression, anxiety, overeating
and substance abuse.
Years of clinical data demonstrate why taking
a quality B-12 supplement may help ease
emotional and mental problems. It’s well known
that B-12 deficiency can lead to decreased
mental and nerve functioning, including mental
confusion and forgetfulness, mood swings and
low energy.
What’s more, because aging reduces our bodies’
ability to absorb B vitamins, we may be eating
healthy foods, but still be lacking in these
crucial vitamins.
Look to the 10 Essentials for help
I’d also like to stress the importance of taking
care of our own physical, emotional and
Essential #2
Essential #4
spiritual needs through TriVita’s 10 Essentials for
Health and Wellness. As many TriVita Members
know, these Essentials cover the three main
parts of a complete wellness experience.
Are you breathing deeply, drinking lots of
water, sleeping and eating well and getting
exercise? Good; those are the physical
components. On an emotional level, it’s vital
to give and receive love, be forgiving, practice
gratitude and develop acceptance. These aspects
will not only help you feel calm and balanced,
but also have benefits to physical health. And
finally, nourishing your spiritual life will bring
you “all the blessings of unconditional love,”
to quote from the 10th Essential.
Coping with the economic “meltdown” is a real
struggle for many people around the world, but
it doesn’t have to be the controlling factor in
our happiness. If you or someone you care about
is having financial trouble, stay focused on
health to feel better. Let TriVita’s quality B-12
products, and the 10 Essentials, be your key to
beating the economy “blues.”
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Inflammation
and Your Body
It could be causing damage right now!

I
nflammation. It seems like you hear about it every day
on the news. Scientists are now linking inflammation
with a wide variety of conditions including:

• All types of pain

• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• Cancer
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Gum disease

Although inflammation hasn’t been pinpointed

as the cause of all these conditions, it has been
well-documented as playing a part in them – often
intensifying the symptoms and effects.

So what exactly is inflammation, how can it affect you

and how can you help reduce it?
First things first: What is inflammation?
Inflammation is your immune system’s response to damage. This damage
can arise from trauma, bacterial, viral or parasitic infection, stress,
genetic abnormalities, metabolic disorders and a host of other sources.
Certain lifestyle choices can also contribute to inflammation: poor diet,
stress, overweight, a sedentary lifestyle and smoking. Inflammation can
cause redness, swelling, heat, pain and loss of function.

When you’re injured, the inflammatory response immediately moves into

action. White blood cells rush to the scene of the damage and begin to
destroy the damaged cells, while sending out chemical signals that call
for more help. That’s when unstable molecules called free radicals are
released. Free radicals, now considered key players in many diseases, start
to attack the damaged area, destroying some healthy cells in the process.
This new damage leads to yet another round of inflammation. And so
the cycle of inflammation continues: what’s called chronic inflammation.

And that’s when the trouble begins!

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 Inflammation is linked to a wide variety of conditions, including all types of pain,
heart disease, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and gum disease.
How inflammation
affects your body
Though you may not see or even feel
inflammation, it may be silently burning
within your body right now. Over time, this
collective damage can spell trouble for the
immediate area of inflammation as well as
your overall health.
• Heart
Inflammation is believed to contribute
to the formation of plaque in blood
vessels, as well as the formation of
blood clots. When these blood clots
break free into the blood, they can
block blood flow to the brain or heart,
resulting in a heart attack or stroke.
• Brain
Inflammation plays a role in
Alzheimer’s disease, yet scientists
are still uncertain what that role
is. However, one theory is that
inflammation kicks into gear because
of the plaques and tangles in the brains
of Alzheimer’s patients. In trying to
solve the problem, inflammation just
makes matters worse.
• Joints
Long-term inflammation of the joints
can result in destroyed ligaments and
tendons, damage to joint cartilage and
bone and even bone erosion. This leads
to pain, deformity and an inability
to perform daily tasks – drastically
affecting quality of life.
• Mouth and gums Nopalea™ (see page 4).
Although dental researchers once
thought bacterial infections caused
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gum disease, it is now thought that
some of the more severe symptoms
of gum disease are attributable to
inflammation. The National Institute
of Dental and Craniofacial Research,
part of the National Institutes of
Health, reports that inflammation can
even break down bone and connective
tissue that keep the teeth in place.
• Emotional health
Inflammation may even play a role
in your emotions! Scientists at
the University of Illinois, Urbana-
Champaign discovered that an enzyme
secreted by the immune system caused
inflammation-related, depression-
like symptoms in mice. Because
inflammation is linked with conditions
often accompanied by depression –
such as diabetes, cancer and heart
disease – researchers expect that this
study will provide insight into chronic
inflammation’s role in depression.
• Cancer cell growth
Although researchers haven’t
discovered the exact mechanism of
inflammation’s role in cancer, they
believe it encourages cancer growth.
According to the American Cancer
Society, inflammation creates just
the right conditions for cancer cells
to grow and multiply.  7. Practice good oral hygiene:
Reducing inflammation
By making healthy lifestyle changes and
modifications, you can help reduce inflam-
mation in your body. And simultaneously
improve your overall health!
1. If you smoke, quit.
2. Practice stress management
techniques such as deep breathing
to help manage your stress load.
3. Simply being overweight can increase
inflammation. Start a sensible diet
and exercise plan – it will help with
inflammation and your overall sense
of health and well-being.
4. Exercise at least 30 minutes per day,
three to five days per week.
5. Cut out unhealthy food choices –
some of which can actually contribute
to inflammation: trans fats, refined
carbohydrates, processed foods.
6. Make anti-inflammatory
foods a staple in your diet
(see page 19).
brush after every meal and
floss once a day.
8. Take Sonoran Bloom™
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The
amazing
antioxidant
power of
Betalains
sonoran Bloom™ nopalea™ offers an abundance of these inflammation-busting nutrients
By Brazos Minshew, TriVita Chief Science Officer
T
he word “science”
comes from a Greek
word meaning “to
know.” Yet it seems that the
more we learn about nature,
the more it defines the
boundaries of what we do
not know! It is like science
Brazos Minshew in reverse: the more we
TriVita Chief
Science Officer learn, the more we realize
how little we know.
A relatively new discovery has merged
ingredients in nature in a way that science
did not know was possible. These nutrients
are called Betalains. Betalains were originally
thought to be just a pigment – an inert color
that made a plant pretty, but imparted no
real health benefit.
As time progressed, science discovered that
the protein structure of Betalains is not
only beneficial – it is vital for life! Soon, the
antioxidant value of Betalains opened the door
of discovery: Betalains exist in a wide variety
(there are 24 Betalains), and each one completes
a specific need in human health by supplying
structure and function to every human cell.
Important functions of Betalains
A cell distressed by external toxins and
internal deficiencies will eventually wither,
collapse and die. If more cells die than can be
replaced, we slip into a kind of “deficit spending”
and our lean body mass withers. This is called
sarcopenia or premature aging. Betalains can
be used to shore up or strengthen the cell wall.
This leads to rehydration of the cell and repair
of sarcopenia, premature aging.
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A cell in the human body is very much like a
water balloon; tremendous internal pressure
held in place by a thin membrane. Your body
maintains this pressure by keeping a perfect
balance of minerals inside and outside the
cell wall. If this balance of minerals shifts, the
membrane becomes unstable and the “water”
pours out; the cell dies.
The mineral balancing effects of Betalains
relentlessly work to maintain a 2:1 ratio of
minerals: potassium inside the cell, sodium
outside the cell; magnesium inside the cell,
calcium outside the cell and so on. This main-
tains the integrity of the cell wall and keeps
the cell from “popping” – dying prematurely.
Speaking of “popping” a cell, nothing pops a
cell like a toxin! We are exposed to toxins from
the air we breathe, the water we drink and the
food we eat. We are also exposed to toxins from
within our own body: allergies, bacteria, viruses
and metabolism.
Betalains support the structure and function of
the cell as mentioned before. They also work
to neutralize toxins by supporting your natural
detoxification processes as well as draining away
accumulations of toxic waste.
If toxins accumulate or trauma injures a cell,
if stress creates tension or if nutrient deficiency
weakens a cell, then chronic inflammation is
certain to appear. Chronic inflammation is at the
heart of the most feared diseases we face: heart
attack, cancer, stroke, asthma, diabetes and others.
Betalains serve as anti-inflammatory nutrients
to help quench the fire of chronic inflammation.
Regardless of where inflammation begins or
what process it affects, Betalains help reduce
the activity of the enzymes known to cause all
inflammation. This explains why people with
very diverse health concerns find benefits from
Betalains: they help reduce inflammation no
matter where it exists!
Only the Nopal cactus of the Sonoran
Desert contains all 24 Betalains.
Concentrated Betalains
As mentioned before, science has discovered
24 Betalains, each with a different structure
and different function. Some vegetables (beets
and rainbow chard) contain a few Betalains;
some desert plants contain a few more. Only the
Nopal cactus of the Sonoran Desert contains
all 24 Betalains. This is because the Sonoran
Desert is the most extreme desert in the world
and the Nopal plant needs all 24 Betalains to
survive in this intense environment.
How about you? Is your environment so
intense that you are threatened by chronic
inflammation? Are you exposed to toxins from
outside and inside your body? Do you feel that
you are aging a bit quicker than you would like?
If so, perhaps the emerging science of Betalains
– the anti-inflammatory protein/antioxidant
complex from the Sonoran Desert – can help
you live a longer, happier life!
See page 4 to find out more about Sonoran
Bloom Nopalea.
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surprising abundance in triVita’s own backyard
T
oday, more people are discov-
ering the healing bounty of
the Sonoran Desert – just
as TriVita leadership did to produce
the breakthrough wellness drink,
Nopalea™ (see page 4). Since the
company is headquartered in the
Sonoran Desert, it was fitting that this
“oasis of wellness” be the source of
TriVita’s most exciting new venture.
Not a Sahara,
but lush and full of wonders
“People come here expecting to see sand dunes
and a couple of camels, like the Sahara,” says
Dave Morris of Pueblo Grande Museum in
Phoenix (phoenix.gov/parks/pueblo.html). “The
Sonoran Desert is really lush and full of plants
that can be used for healing and for food. I call
it a drugstore and a grocery store!”
Dave is an ethnobotanist (a scientist of how
plants and people interact), a Choctaw Native
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The Sonoran
Desert’s bounty:
an oasis of help
and healing
American, and one of the first to give insights
about the Sonoran Desert to TriVita CEO
Michael Ellison and Chief Science Officer
Brazos Minshew.
Many TriVita staffers have had the chance to
learn about the Sonoran Desert courtesy of
another Phoenix highlight, the Desert Botanical
Garden (dbg.org). Thanks to the expertise
of tour leader Gloria Eklund, a semi-retired
registered nurse/diabetes nurse educator, and
Dave Morris, the VitaJournal is pleased to share
some insights about just a few of the plants that
abound in the Sonoran Desert.
The desert spreads throughout the south-
western U.S. and Mexico. Yesterday and today,
its wondrous gifts have been used for help and
healing. For thousands of years, native peoples
relied on the plant life there to eat, house and
clothe themselves, ease pain, treat disease and
much more.
Sometimes, Sonoran Desert plants have been
used in ways that seem unlikely at first. For
example, the desert is the common element
in these three items:
1. Latex-free surgical gloves.
2. The red coats worn by British soldiers
during the Revolutionary War.
3. Cosmetics.
Here’s how, along with more fascinating
Sonoran plant facts:
Guayule. Healthcare professionals with
latex allergies love this shrub. Why? It contains
rubber, and has been approved by the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) as a substitute
for latex.
Nopal cactus. Red dye comes from a tiny
bug that loves the Nopal – its natural hue gave
Britain’s “Redcoats” their name, and today it’s
the only natural red food dye approved by the
FDA. The vivid fruit of the Nopal cactus is a
key ingredient in Nopalea, TriVita’s phenomenal
new wellness drink; see page 4.
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5
4
“... plant for plant, as many useful plants as in the rainforest.”
Jojoba. The oil from this plant’s seed “saved
the sperm whale,” says Gloria, when it was
discovered that jojoba oil was a great substitute
in cosmetics, and as a lubricant. It’s also thought
to be an appetite suppressant and burn remedy.
Agave. Make tea from this succulent’s fleshy
leaves to help relieve pain, then sweeten with
its nectar: it’s six times sweeter than sugar.
Creosote. Dave uses this abundant desert
shrub to treat his high blood pressure; it also
has spiritual meaning as a purifying aid to
native peoples.
Mesquite. Called the “tree of life,” this hardy
tree offers pods used for jelly and gluten-free
meal, black pitch used as paint and hair dye, and
bark so absorbent it was used as baby diapers.
Yerba mansa. The dried root was used
to treat mouth sores, sore throat and gum
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3
6
DESERT DISCOVERY TOUR
1. TriVita CEO Michael Ellison (left) and
1
Chief Science Officer Brazos Minshew.
2. Source of soothing and sweetness:
2 the agave.
disease. Bonus: It has a refreshing menthol/
eucalyptus taste. 3. Brazos Minshew (right) points out a
3 desert wonder.
“Scientists will say that plant for plant, there
are as many useful plants in the desert as there 4. Tour Guide Gloria Eklund (in hat) with
are in the rainforest,” Dave notes. He regularly
4 TriVita group.
walks into big auditoriums at his museum, ready
5. Ethnobotanist Dave Morris (right) with
to give a talk on desert plants and wondering, 5 Michael Ellison.
“Will anyone be there?” These days, the halls
are packed with people who want “more natural 6. A health-giving gift of nature:
remedies, things that are better for our bodies.” 6 the Nopal cactus.
For those interested in plant remedies, he urges
visiting natural food stores, with one caution: adds, and the stories keep unfolding. Just
“If the person can’t tell you the scientific name, recently, she heard that some cactus needles
you’d better go to another store.” made music. They were used as occasional
needle substitutes in the old-fashioned horned
Every single plant has its story Victrola phonographs in the early 20th century.
Even though Gloria grew up in Phoenix, “It
wasn’t until I started taking classes at Desert Obviously, the bounty of this desert is no
Botanical Garden that I realized I knew mirage. The Sonoran Desert is truly an oasis of
nothing. Every single plant has its story,” she help and healing.
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Michael and family
are thriving
on TriVita products
they feel great because of sonoran Bloom™ nopalea™ and many other triVita products
M
ichael and his wife
Diane have a pretty
charmed life with plenty
of time to enjoy their favorite
activities. He retired seven years
ago at age 54 from his job as a
logistics manager for a wholesale
plumbing company. Since then
Michael and Diane have been able
to spend more time with children
and grandchildren. They currently
have homes in Bend, OR and Palm
Springs, CA and Michael enjoys
golfing, long walks and raising
llamas on his Oregon property.
Like so many of us, Michael and Diane are
committed to maintaining their good health...
and they didn’t hesitate to experience Sonoran
Bloom Nopalea’s astonishing benefits when
they got their first bottles.
At first, Michael suggested that Diane try
a small serving of Nopalea to see if she
noticed a difference. “At the time I had a
sore left hip,” she recalls. “This had been
going on for a few months and was irritated
by a canyon hike with my granddaughter. I
found it very painful to cross and uncross my
legs. After taking Nopalea for several days
this pain seemed to disappear.” In addition,
her red and inflamed gums quickly cleared
up. Diane also noticed a big improvement
in the stiffness and soreness in her feet. “No
one likes to feel like they are getting old,”
Diane continues, “but I was glad to let my
16 l VITAJOURNAL Celebrating 10 Years of Health and Wellness
husband know how much more youthful
I felt after taking Nopalea.”
How they help others
experience wellness
Michael has also had great results with
Nopalea and notices that he now feels great.
He was thoroughly inspired and motivated
after attending the Sonoran Bloom Nopalea
kick-off event this spring in Phoenix. “I now
hand out Nopalea wherever I go,” he says. “I
will talk to people anywhere, anytime about
this fantastic product.”
Michael and Diane are very enthusiastic
participants in TriVita’s new Share and Earn
Program. “This wonderful program allows us
to share our own personal health experience
and hopefully influence others to try Nopalea
themselves,” says Michael. “The financial
rewards are pretty nice, too. Being part of
this tremendous program allows us to achieve
greater health and wealth.”
Michael and the other Affiliate Members
in his group aggressively promote Nopalea
and TriVita’s wealth of other high-quality
products through:
• Word of mouth
• Wellness clinics
• Newspaper flyers and inserts
• Meetings with small business owners
• Charity work
• Community outreach
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Other TriVita Michael’s
products help group also
with many other promotes
health issues wellness
Michael’s active As an Affiliate
lifestyle includes Member, Michael
lots of golf and has recruited
walking. He many other
sometimes pays the people who are
price with aches just as passionate
and pains. “Joint as he is about
Complex really helps wellness. He
with pain stiffness also finds unique
and inflammation,” Michael enjoys ways to promote
he remarks. “Golf is raising llamas on his both wellness and
my passion and this great Oregon property. education. One example
product helps me get back into is a TV program entitled
my game much more quickly. I “High Five Challenge” that will
recently had shoulder pains be aired over a nationwide network
and they went away after taking of television stations. This TV program
this amazing product.” challenges high school student teams with a
wide variety of questions. The program has
Michael’s positive product experience audience exposure of 40 million individuals
doesn’t end there. He uses Sublingual B-12 and Nopalea will be prominently featured.
to maintain steady energy levels, eliminate
brain fog and stay mentally sharp. “Vital
C Powdered Crystals also help my body in
so many ways,” Michael notes. “It keeps
my immune system strong, helps with “Central Oregon is a great
cardiovascular health and is real easy on my
digestive system.” area for TriVita and Nopalea,
Michael knows how important essential fatty
since this is one of the most “I will talk to
acids are for all adults in all stages of life. health conscious areas in
people anywhere,
“OmegaPrime® supports my wellness and
the ingredients are of the highest quality,” the region.”
he says. “It lessens joint and respiratory
inflammation, helps nourish my brain and
protects circulation.”
anytime about
Many members of his central Oregon
Affiliate Member team spread the word
Michael enjoys combining
about wellness to fitness centers, golf clubs
and various community groups throughout
Nopalea.”
Adaptogen 10 Plus with Nopalea Central Oregon. “This is an especially
exciting time for this group,” Michael says,
to create a delicious and “as they are striving to live healthier lives
and improve lives through TriVita products.
nutrition-packed cocktail. Central Oregon is a great area for TriVita and
Nopalea, since this is one of the most health
conscious areas in the region.”

Another big favorite with Michael is Our congratulations to Michael, Diane and
Adaptogen 10 Plus ®. He enjoys combining all the Affiliate Members in their group who
it with Nopalea to create a delicious and are introducing TriVita products to a very
nutrition-packed cocktail. receptive audience.

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Embracing
WELLNESS
Each month a Member, this month’s question:
Affiliate Member and What is your favorite memory of summer?
TriVita employee share
Lucille M. Brodeur,
their insights on health, member
memory. Ah, the taste of warm, fresh milk at
breakfast. Walking up a hill was easier while
wellness and more “My favorite memory as a
child was when I got to go
singing a song, and I learned that singing helps
when climbing the hills of life, as well. A rich
to my aunt and uncle’s farm heritage is a joy to have and remember. Thank
This monthly feature creates an for two months. I was raised you for giving me a reason to recollect those
open forum for Members, Affiliate in an orphanage because my precious days.”
Members and TriVita staff to respond mother became mentally sick
when I was five years old and my father was in
to a variety of provocative questions the Canadian Air Force. So it was nice to have
about a wide range of subjects. Join the good home-cooking, fresh bread, vegetables and Joseph Howard,
discussion! Your response could earn desserts when I got to visit them. triVita employee
you a $25 TriVita “I can remember in the
We didn’t have much food in the orphanage, so summer of ‘84 that I was
Gift Card; see $
25 I really enjoyed my summer holiday on the farm a troubled little boy. I had
details at the end with four or five girl cousins. I got to play and we never really known what
of this article. GiftCard went to the lake sometimes to swim. I had two
sisters and a brother and going to our relatives’
real love was until I met
my second grade teacher
house for those two months was a real good time and his family. As a young boy I had not
Summer means warm known that you could receive this kind of
for the four of us. I am now 79 and my sisters are
weather, outdoor activities, vacations 76 and 77. Our brother passed away many years love. My biological parents were not the best
and a break from routine. For many, ago. I really appreciated those summer days. We of people, so my siblings and I did not grow
this season brings us back to child- were happy with the simple things of life.” up surrounded by love. I was invited to my
teacher’s house/farm for one summer. I was
hood, when life seemed simpler. very wary of showing any affection to people
Here are some well-remembered because of how I was treated as a child.
sights, sounds and feelings from Lois C. Gnegy,
summers past. affiliate member Having this chance to be around a loving
“Life as a child on a farm family taught me that I could give love
with many siblings was and receive it back without being hurt or
most often joyful. Days were shunned. There was a bond built there that
We invite you to answer summer with that family. I can proudly say
filled with hard work and
our upcoming question: laughter, and the hope you that the love they showed me not only taught
wouldn’t get caught by a me how to do unto others, but to actually
“What do you do to feel and stay wayward hayfork. Another joyful memory was want to.
younger than your years?” taking the old truck down the country road to
the store. So was swimming in the cold water The following summer I was adopted by the
Your response could earn you a $25 TriVita Gift Card! of Puget Sound (often in the rain). As kids, Howard family, making my 11th birthday the
Just email your response to vitajournal@trivita.com, or we were fearless. How does one choose only happiest and most loved day in my life.”
write to: VitaJournal, 16100 N. Greenway Hayden Loop,
Ste. 950, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Please include your one experience above all when life is made up
Member ID, your address and daytime phone number of common sense, adventure and hope? One
(along with email address, if you have one). memory? Impossible to do!

Note: When you submit a letter or email, you are also giving TriVita full rights Leaning my head against the warm belly of a
to it, including the right to publish it in future publications and to edit it as needed.
cow as I milked her, is another warm-hearted

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The Acid-Alkaline
Balance
A New Approach
to Inflammation
By Christa Orecchio, Certified Clinical Nutritionist,
Holistic Health Counselor
M
y favorite part
about being
a holistic
nutritionist is when I
see the light of hope
and empowerment in
my clients’ eyes. It’s that
Christa Orecchio
moment when they
realize that they really do have control
over their own health and how they feel
on a daily basis.
When someone walks into my office with the
debilitating pain of arthritis as his or her chief
complaint, my first line of defense is pH balance,
or acid-alkaline balance. The pH of our blood
at any given moment is 7.25-7.45. This range
is so important because if our pH goes out of
range even .15 percent, we could die. Therefore,
I immediately have clients test the pH of their
saliva and urine consecutively for six days to see
how hard the body is working just to keep them
alive, let alone allowing for vibrant health.
The standard American diet is an overly
processed diet full of acid-forming foods such
as meat, dairy, wheat, chemicalized junk foods,
artificial sweeteners and sugar. Stress is also
a huge contributing factor to an over-acid
condition. Nine out of 10 times, my clients
are acidic. They need to incorporate more
alkaline-forming foods (and stress-relieving
activities such as breathing deeply) into their
diet and lives to gain the results they desire,
namely freedom of movement and decreased
inflammation. However, those are not the only
benefits they receive from tending to their pH
balance. Moving toward alkalinity promotes
better overall organ function, allows for the
release of toxins, improves mental clarity and
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½ bunch Kale
There are so many small 3 Shallots, thinly sliced
(about 4 oz) stems
changes that can make a profound 1 Tbs. Coconut Oil removed and chopped
1 Tbs. Curry Powder into large pieces
difference in our health.
1 Tbs. Agave Nectar 2 Tbs. Tamari
(wheat-free soy sauce)
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
There are so many small changes that can 2 Tbs. water
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changes do not have to be considered a sacrifice,
Heat oil over medium heat, add shallots and
but instead can be viewed as an “upgrade.”
sauté until dark brown and caramelized, about 20
minutes. Stir in curry powder, agave and lemon
For example, apple cider vinegar (acv) is very
juice. Add kale, tamari and water. Cover and
alkalizing, while all other vinegars are acidic.
steam for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until
Consider upgrading to acv as your staple
kale is still chewy but tender. Do not overcook.
vinegar. Lime is more alkalizing than lemon so
use that in the water you drink throughout the
day or in your cooking when possible. Brown
rice has less acid than white rice; raspberries
are highly alkalizing while cranberries are very Christa’s Favorite Salad Dressing
acidic. Garlic, too, has a profound effect on
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Far and away, green leafy vegetables are the most
1 part Flax Oil
alkalizing foods. Coincidentally they happen to
be the single most missing foods in the modern 1 clove garlic, minced
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collard greens, dandelion greens, bok choy,
arugula, spinach, mixed field greens, etc. Simply Juice of half a lime
by incorporating two servings of leafy green Sea salt, dried basil and
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Try these simple, yet absolutely delicious
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recipes to decrease inflammation and increase
well-being.
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 The
Research Desk
New findings in health and wellness

Inflammation marker may signal cancer risk

Copenhagen, Denmark

People with high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) – a measurement of inflammation and predictor of
heart disease risk – have a 30% greater risk of developing cancer than those with low CRP levels, according
to a study in the March 2009 Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Researchers analyzed the CRP levels of 10,408 people who were part of the Copenhagen City Heart Study;
high CRP levels were associated with a 30% increase in cancer risk. Among participants who developed
cancer, those with high CRP levels were 80% more likely to die sooner than those with lower levels.

“While future research will need to confirm our findings, our study suggests that testing patients’ C-reactive
protein levels provides a more comprehensive picture of a patient’s health than we previously thought.
In addition to predicting heart disease risk, this simple test could help us assess a patient’s future cancer
risk and eventual cancer prognosis,” said lead author Kristine Allin, M.D., a physician at Copenhagen
University Hospital.

Breathe easier... with broccoli sprouts

Los Angeles, California

Broccoli sprouts may help fight inflammation in the upper airways, according to a study in the March 2009
journal Clinical Immunology.

Researchers discovered that a compound in broccoli sprouts called sulforaphane – also found in other
cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and Brussels sprouts – triggers inflammation-fighting enzymes
in the upper airways.

In the three-day study, 65 adults were given daily oral doses of either broccoli sprouts or alfalfa sprouts,
which served as a placebo. After three days, participants’ nasal fluids were tested for the antioxidant enzymes.
Those who received the broccoli doses had two to three times more antioxidant enzymes in their nasal
airway cells.

It is not yet known if broccoli sprouts can actually ease allergy and asthma symptoms.

Low Vitamin D levels linked to mental decline

Exeter, United Kingdom

Researchers at the Peninsula Medical School, the University of Cambridge and the University of Michigan
have reported a link between low Vitamin D levels and mental decline, or “cognitive impairment.”

Researchers assessed the Vitamin D levels and cognitive function of 1,766 people over age 65 who were
part of the Healthy Survey for England 2000. They found that as Vitamin D levels decreased, cognitive
impairment increased. Those with the lowest levels of Vitamin D were more than twice as likely to have
cognitive impairment.

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Article from Michael Ellison continued from page 2...
What I did not know at the time was the history of the people
who had lived in the harsh desert for hundreds of years; they
knew that every plant had a purpose. That night around the
campfire, the men spoke almost reverently about the Sonoran
Desert plants which offered such bountiful wellness benefits.
Upon arriving home, I spoke about what I had discovered
in Mexico with my son Marcus, who chairs the product
development team, and with our Chief Science Officer, Brazos
Minshew. This discussion led to research at two Arizona
universities regarding the potential health benefits of Sonoran
Desert plants. It took about two years to bring this product
to market, but we now have an amazing product with over
200 studies concerning the inflammatory and detoxification
benefits of the Nopal cactus. It took time to plan the process for
harvesting, processing and bringing to market a fruit that grows
among millions of cactus needles. But the team was up for the
challenge, and today the product is ready for its launch into the
world where pollutants, pesticides and other toxins are in the
air, water and food – creating a spiraling effect of inflammation-
related health issues.
Nopalea will become our greatest product in helping
people address inflammation and toxic health challenges,
which medical science has now determined as their biggest
challenge. Just recently, Dr. Rosenthal on Fox News said
that inflammation is now recognized as a greater risk to
cardiovascular disease than cholesterol.
We know the immune system is very sensitive to any invader
in the body and will attack with a normal response of
inflammation: containing the damage and allowing the healing
process to begin. Acute inflammation is a desirable and normal
response. However, when chronic inflammation occurs over a
long period of time, it begins to weaken the cells and sets the
stage for cell damage and even disease manifestation. Nopalea is
a product that can help reduce chronic inflammation as well as
help detoxify the body, helping to optimize cellular health.
If you can be at one of our Nopalea city tour meetings listed on
page 7, I would love the opportunity to meet you and any guests
you would like to bring. We are sharing the wellness benefits
of the product, as well as giving a free bottle to each attendee.
The meeting also explains the Affiliate Member opportunity;
you can help take Nopalea to our world while earning income.
This is not a selling program – it is a sharing program – so the
evening is in a share format as well. I hope you will join us in
this wonderful ground floor opportunity.
Pursue health and wellness with passion.
Share the Sonoran Bloom Nopalea Tour excitement on
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E
ffective
traditions
promote a
sense of identity and
a feeling of belonging.
Recently, I was standing in
Judy Ellison, Ph.D. front of the magazine rack at
one of our local bookstores,
and the June magazines were being placed on
the shelves. I began to notice a theme emerging
as I gazed at the front covers: all the women’s
magazines featured articles on weddings.
Just a few nights before, my daughter had
stopped by my house for a visit and was telling
me about renting a booth for her business at the
Phoenix Bridal Show and Wedding Expo taking
place in June.
With all this talk about weddings in June,
my curiosity got the best of me and I went to
my computer and looked on the Web to find out
why June had become the most popular month
for weddings.
You will chuckle when you read the answer
that I found. Many of our contemporary
wedding traditions come out of the traditions
from the 14th and 15th century. June signified
the arrival of warmer weather. That meant it
was time to remove winter clothing and partake
in one’s annual bath.
Yes, back then people were only able to bathe
thoroughly once each year. Since the overall
population smelled fairly fresh in June, it was a
good time to hold a special event like a wedding!
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Celebrating
Life through
Traditions
and Rituals
by Dr. Judy
The significance of traditions
As a research psychologist, I became intrigued
with the significance of celebrating traditions in
our families and communities. As it turns out,
social scientists have discovered that traditions
are a fundamental need of our psyche. Traditions
are a key to making lasting memories and
enriching our lives. They become the glue that
binds us together.
Important rituals and transitions
In its most basic form, rituals mark ends and
beginnings; in other words, transitions. The
presence of the community in ritual brings
about an experience of support and unity.
... traditions of weddings,
anniversaries, birthdays and funerals
all form part of our collective need for
recognizing certain events.
Some examples of western rituals are graduations,
award ceremonies and secular holidays. These,
together with the traditions of weddings,
anniversaries, birthdays and funerals all form
part of our collective need for recognizing certain
events. Rituals bring a community together.
The benefits of family traditions
and rituals
Sometimes, family traditions are associated
with practices and beliefs, which are handed
over from one generation to the next generation.
They promote a feeling of safety and security
within the family by providing a predictable
and familiar experience.
While growing up, children love to participate
in simple family traditions. Whether it’s
decorating the holiday tree, helping to bake a
birthday cake, dyeing Easter eggs or shopping
with mom when she goes out to buy yet another
necktie for dad on Father’s Day, it is often a
memorable routine.
Regular and consistent family traditions/rituals
can provide both adults and children with
the following:
• A sense of belonging
• Identity and identification
• Role models
• Connections
• Stability and continuity in
an ever-changing world
Traditions and rituals give family members
something to look forward to, which gives them
a sense of assurance in a fast-paced and hectic
world. As family bonds tend to be weakened
by busy lifestyles, families can stay connected
by intentionally maintaining important rituals
and traditions. 
Judy Ellison, Ph.D., is a success coach, author,
motivational speaker and psychologist. She has inspired
people around the world to reach within and find their
passionate purpose to live a more meaningful life.
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your body, His Temple – 1 Cor. 6:19-20

Honoring fathers, honoring Him

by Chaplain Gene Henderson

“Honor your father

and your mother,
that your days may be
long upon the land
which the Lord your
God is giving you.”
– Exodus 20:12
This month, Father’s Day will bring
a flurry of greeting cards, ties, gadgets
and phone calls across North
America. However, not everyone
greets this day with gladness. I know
from personal experience and years
of counseling others that a troubled
relationship with the father figure in
your life can harden your heart.
Whether you regard your father with loving
gratitude or not, I’d like to explore how you
can still honor him – and therefore honor God
the Father – without ignoring your personal
feelings. When Scripture tells us to “Honor your
father...,” that isn’t a command to endorse or
ignore behavior that might have been neglectful
or harsh (and certainly not in cases of bodily
abuse). Rather, I think the Bible is telling us to
recognize the good things we got from our
fathers, to focus on the positive memories.
This helps us relate to God the Father, and
to appreciate His blessings.
It’s never too late to reach out and re-connect
with the good memories from your past.
when you focus on the good qualities of your
father you do two important things: you pass on
a powerful example of remembrance to your own
family, and you help empower yourself to have a
better relationship with God.
When you think about it, it makes sense: If all
your connections with your earthly father seem
negative, how can you relate to the heavenly
Father with love and appreciation? It’s never too
late to reach out and re-connect with the good
memories from your past. I re-connected with
my own father after a 20-year separation, and I’m
so thankful that I did. Each Father’s Day I called
him to keep in touch, and after he passed on, I
shared with my family a letter about all the good
he brought to my life.
Remember the good and pass it on
I’m not saying it’s always easy to forgive, but I am
saying that it’s worth it – to you and those who
look to you as a father. Perhaps you could start
by making a list of positive memories: What
good things did your father do with you, give to
you, teach you that you remember fondly? What
did he talk about from his own childhood that
helped you see what his upbringing was like?
That list of memories could turn into a letter
you write, whether to him in person or to his
spirit, and share with your family. Or maybe
you could tape record those memories so your
children and grandchildren share your history,
hearing your voice.
In your own life, you may know now that good
parenting can be a very tough job. I wonder if,
when we disappoint Him, God the Father feels
the same way? This Father’s Day, I urge you to
remember... reach out... and honor your father
to honor Him.

Honor your father as

you’d like to be honored
Consider this: How you honor your father is an
example to your children of how you’d like to be
honored. If you let difficulties from the past keep
you estranged from your father (in memory or in
life), then that’s how you’re teaching your
children to treat you.

Do you remember your father as too strict? You

could choose to also remember that he was the
one who brought you a puppy when you were
little. Do you hang on to resentment that he
rarely showed affection or approval? Maybe now
you realize that in working to provide the basics,
he was expressing love in his way. The point is,

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“I want to let everyone know about my amazing
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“My quality of life has greatly improved.”
“Up until approximately 2 ½ months ago, I was
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You should consult with a healthcare provider before starting
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Dr. Eva is back to her bubbly self
this professor, writer, wife and mother
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E
va’s busy life finally caught
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Her time was spent simultaneously
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My mental and physical energy were
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is wrong. But I’m here to say that it’s not always
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began walking again. “I completely believe in so many areas. When I don’t take my B-12,
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National Men’s Health Week – June 15-21, 2009

Prostate Cancer
and PSA Screening:
A must read
By Dr. Samuel N. Grief

M
any men are
unsure of
what to do
about their prostate
and rely on physicians
and other healthcare
Samuel N. Grief, providers to guide them
M.D., CCFP, FCFP
accordingly. Should a
man get screened for prostate cancer?
What is the best screening method?
What are the pros and cons of prostate
cancer screening?
First, prostate cancer is not your typical cancer.
It tends to spread slowly in the overwhelming
majority of men afflicted. The insidious nature
of prostate cancer means that if a man is
diagnosed at age 60, it is very likely the disease
will not progress for many years before causing
any serious complications or risk to one’s life.
Treatment options for prostate cancer are
numerous and range from targeted chemo-
therapy or radiation to surgery to oral hormone
therapy. Which treatment is best is dependent
on whether the cancer has spread outside of the
prostate and the extent of the spread.
Symptoms can start at age 40 or earlier
Lately, medical authorities are revisiting the
two-decades-old question of prostate specific
antigen (PSA) screening. Physicians routinely
discuss PSA testing with men ages 40 and over
as this is the age when men typically begin to
notice symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Some
physicians recommend PSA screening at an
even earlier age, so don’t wait until you have
symptoms. These symptoms may include more
frequent urination, decreased urinary stream,
trouble fully emptying the bladder, and/or
nighttime awakening to urinate. Examination
of the prostate entails a digital rectal exam
to assess for the prostate’s size, contour, shape
and to detect any nodular growths that
may indicate an underlying cancer. Because
digital rectal exam can assess only the surface
of the prostate gland, PSA testing is often
recommended by medical practitioners to
complement the screening for cancer.
Long-term scientific trials have been under-
taken to determine the benefits of PSA testing.
The outcomes are mixed.
PSA testing: no consensus
One recently completed study done in the
United States confirmed that PSA testing did
not lessen the overall death rate due to
prostate cancer. Another European study
involving 18,000 men had a slightly different
outcome. This study concluded that there was
some benefit in reducing overall death due to
prostate cancer in men who were screened
using PSA testing, compared to men who
were not screened.
Unfortunately, prostate cancer is rather
common. Many men will have this disease
and be blissfully unaware, regardless of whether
or not they took a PSA test. The decision to
screen with the PSA test should be discussed
with a trusted healthcare practitioner.
Lowering the risk of prostate cancer and prostate
problems can be accomplished by eating a low
saturated-fat diet, consuming fresh fruits and
vegetables with plenty of antioxidants and
appropriate supplemental products designed to
facilitate proper prostate function.
Samuel N. Grief is currently the Medical Director at the
University of Illinois. Dr. Grief received his medical degree from
McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, and is a CME Instructor.

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6.
6 More men die from prostate
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health of an unborn child.
2. False: Adults should get at least 2 ½ hours of physical activity a week, including aerobic and
muscle-strengthening activities.
3. True: Of the U.S. workers that died from injury at work in 2005, males accounted for 93% of
all deaths and had a work-related fatality rate about 12 times the rate for females.
4. False: Vaccinations aren’t just for kids. Far too many adults become ill, are disabled and die
each year from diseases that could easily have been prevented by vaccines. Keep track of your
vaccinations, and make sure you keep them up-to-date.
5. False: Women are three times more likely to report attempting suicide than men. However,
men are four times more likely to actually die from suicide. In 2004, 80% of suicide deaths
were among men. If you or someone you know is in a suicidal crisis, contact the National
Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK.
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Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke to lower your risk for lung cancer, heart disease,
and other diseases and conditions. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer
deaths in men.
7. False: Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United
States. To lower your risk for heart disease, get regular blood cholesterol and blood pressure
screenings, prevent and control diabetes, avoid smoking and secondhand smoke, limit alcohol
use, keep a healthy weight, eat healthy and get regular physical activity.
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A TBI is caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the
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About 2.2 million Americans take medications in potentially dangerous
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